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Acts 6

1 Now in these days, when the number of the disciples was multiplying, there arose a murmuring of the Grecian Jews against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • And G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • those G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • days G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • days G2250 (ἡμέρα) — day, i.e. (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the Jews as inclusive of the part…
  • when the number G4129 (πληθύνω) — to increase (transitively or intransitively)
  • of the disciples G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the disciples G3101 (μαθητής) — a learner, i.e. pupil
  • was multiplied G4129 (πληθύνω) — to increase (transitively or intransitively)
  • there arose G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
  • a murmuring G1112 (γογγυσμός) — a grumbling
  • of the Grecians G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the Grecians G1675 (Ἑλληνιστής) — a Hellenist or Greek-speaking Jew
  • against G4314 (πρός) — a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near…
  • the Hebrews G1445 (Ἑβραῖος) — a Hebræan (i.e. Hebrew) or Jew
  • because G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • their G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • widows G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • widows G5503 (χήρα) — a widow (as lacking a husband), literally or figuratively
  • were neglected G3865 (παραθεωρέω) — to overlook or disregard
  • the daily G2522 (καθημερινός) — quotidian
  • ministration G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • ministration G1248 (διακονία) — attendance (as a servant, etc.); figuratively (eleemosynary) aid, (official) service (especially of the Christian teacher, or technically of the diaconate)

2 And the twelve called the multitude of the disciples unto them, and said, It is not fit that we should forsake the word of God, and serve tables.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • Then G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • the twelve G1427 (δώδεκα) — two and ten, i.e. a dozen
  • called G4341 (προσκαλέομαι) — to call toward oneself, i.e. summon, invite
  • the multitude G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the multitude G4128 (πλῆθος) — a fulness, i.e. a large number, throng, populace
  • of the disciples G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the disciples G3101 (μαθητής) — a learner, i.e. pupil
  • and G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • said G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • It is G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • meet G701 (ἀρεστός) — agreeable; by implication, fit
  • that G2641 (καταλείπω) — to leave down, i.e. behind; by implication, to abandon, have remaining
  • we G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • should leave G2641 (καταλείπω) — to leave down, i.e. behind; by implication, to abandon, have remaining
  • the word G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the word G3056 (λόγος) — something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension, a computa…
  • of God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • serve G1247 (διακονέω) — to be an attendant, i.e. wait upon (menially or as a host, friend, or (figuratively) teacher); technically, to act as a Christian deacon
  • tables G5132 (τράπεζα) — a table or stool (as being four-legged), usually for food (figuratively, a meal); also a counter for money (figuratively, a broker's office for loans at inte…

3 Look ye out therefore, brethren, from among you seven men of good report, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Wherefore G3767 (οὖν) — (adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly
  • brethren G80 (ἀδελφός) — a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like )
  • look ye out G1980 (ἐπισκέπτομαι) — to inspect, i.e. (by implication) to select; by extension, to go to see, relieve
  • among you G4771 (σύ) — thou
  • seven G2033 (ἑπτά) — seven
  • men G435 (ἀνήρ) — a man (properly as an individual male)
  • of G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
  • honest report G3140 (μαρτυρέω) — to be a witness, i.e. testify (literally or figuratively)
  • full G4134 (πλήρης) — replete, or covered over; by analogy, complete
  • of the G4151 (πνεῦμα) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, men…
  • Holy G40 (ἅγιος) — sacred (physically, pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially, consecrated)
  • Ghost G4151 (πνεῦμα) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, men…
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • wisdom G4678 (σοφία) — wisdom (higher or lower, worldly or spiritual)
  • whom G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • we may appoint G2525 (καθίστημι) — to place down (permanently), i.e. (figuratively) to designate, constitute, convoy
  • over G1909 (ἐπί) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with…
  • this G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • business G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • business G5532 (χρεία) — employment, i.e. an affair; also (by implication) occasion, demand, requirement or destitution

4 But we will continue stedfastly in prayer, and in the ministry of the word.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • But G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • we G1473 (ἐγώ)
  • will give ourselves continually G4342 (προσκαρτερέω) — to be earnest towards, i.e. (to a thing) to persevere, be constantly diligent, or (in a place) to attend assiduously all the exercises, or (to a person) to ad…
  • to prayer G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • to prayer G4335 (προσευχή) — prayer (worship); by implication, an oratory (chapel)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • to the ministry G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • to the ministry G1248 (διακονία) — attendance (as a servant, etc.); figuratively (eleemosynary) aid, (official) service (especially of the Christian teacher, or technically of the diaconate)
  • of the word G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the word G3056 (λόγος) — something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension, a computa…

5 And the saying pleased the whole multitude: and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolaüs a proselyte of Antioch;

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • the saying G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the saying G3056 (λόγος) — something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension, a computa…
  • pleased G700 (ἀρέσκω) — to be agreeable (or by implication, to seek to be so)
  • G1799 (ἐνώπιον) — in the face of (literally or figuratively)
  • the whole G3956 (πᾶς) — all, any, every, the whole
  • multitude G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • multitude G4128 (πλῆθος) — a fulness, i.e. a large number, throng, populace
  • they chose G1586 (ἐκλέγομαι) — to select
  • Stephen G4736 (Στέφανος) — Stephanus, a Christian
  • a man G435 (ἀνήρ) — a man (properly as an individual male)
  • full G4134 (πλήρης) — replete, or covered over; by analogy, complete
  • of faith G4102 (πίστις) — persuasion, i.e. credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of God or a religious teacher), especially reliance upon Christ for salva…
  • of the G4151 (πνεῦμα) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, men…
  • Holy G40 (ἅγιος) — sacred (physically, pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially, consecrated)
  • Ghost G4151 (πνεῦμα) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, men…
  • Philip G5376 (Φίλιππος) — fond of horses; Philippus, the name of four Israelites
  • Prochorus G4402 (Πρόχορος) — before the dance; Prochorus, a Christian
  • Nicanor G3527 (Νικάνωρ) — victorious; Nicanor, a Christian
  • Timon G5096 (Τίμων) — valuable; Timon, a Christian
  • Parmenas G3937 (Παρμενᾶς) — constant; Parmenas, a Christian
  • Nicolas G3532 (Νικόλαος) — victorious over the people; Nicolaüs, a heretic
  • a proselyte G4339 (προσήλυτος) — an arriver from a foreign region, i.e. (specially), an acceder (convert) to Judaism ("proselyte")
  • of Antioch G491 (Ἀντιοχεύς) — an Antiochian or inhabitant of Antiochia

6 whom they set before the apostles: and when they had prayed, they laid their hands upon them.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Whom G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • they set G2476 (ἵστημι) — to stand (transitively or intransitively), used in various applications (literally or figuratively)
  • before G1799 (ἐνώπιον) — in the face of (literally or figuratively)
  • the apostles G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the apostles G652 (ἀπόστολος) — a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the Gospel; officially a commissioner of Christ ("apostle") (with miraculous powers)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • when they had prayed G4336 (προσεύχομαι) — to pray to God, i.e. supplicate, worship
  • they laid G2007 (ἐπιτίθημι) — to impose (in a friendly or hostile sense)
  • hands G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • hands G5495 (χείρ) — the hand (literally or figuratively (power); especially (by Hebraism) a means or instrument)
  • on them G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons

7 And the word of God increased; and the number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem exceedingly; and a great company of the priests were obedient to the faith.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • the word G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the word G3056 (λόγος) — something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension, a computa…
  • of God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
  • increased G837 (αὐξάνω) — to grow ("wax"), i.e. enlarge (literal or figurative, active or passive)
  • the number G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the number G706 (ἀριθμός) — a number (as reckoned up)
  • of the disciples G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the disciples G3101 (μαθητής) — a learner, i.e. pupil
  • multiplied G4129 (πληθύνω) — to increase (transitively or intransitively)
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • Jerusalem G2419 (Ἱερουσαλήμ) — Hierusalem (i.e. Jerushalem), the capitol of Palestine
  • greatly G4970 (σφόδρα) — of uncertain derivation) as adverb; vehemently, i.e. in a high degree, much
  • and G5037 (τέ) — both or also (properly, as correlation of )
  • a G3793 (ὄχλος) — a throng (as borne along); by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot
  • great G4183 (πολύς) — (singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
  • company G3793 (ὄχλος) — a throng (as borne along); by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot
  • of the priests G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of the priests G2409 (ἱερεύς) — a priest (literally or figuratively)
  • were obedient G5219 (ὑπακούω) — to hear under (as a subordinate), i.e. to listen attentively; by implication, to heed or conform to a command or authority
  • to the faith G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • to the faith G4102 (πίστις) — persuasion, i.e. credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of God or a religious teacher), especially reliance upon Christ for salva…

8 And Stephen, full of grace and power, wrought great wonders and signs among the people.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • Stephen G4736 (Στέφανος) — Stephanus, a Christian
  • full G4134 (πλήρης) — replete, or covered over; by analogy, complete
  • of faith G4102 (πίστις) — persuasion, i.e. credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of God or a religious teacher), especially reliance upon Christ for salva…
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • power G1411 (δύναμις) — force (literally or figuratively); specially, miraculous power (usually by implication, a miracle itself)
  • did G4160 (ποιέω) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
  • great G3173 (μέγας) — big (literally or figuratively, in a very wide application)
  • wonders G5059 (τέρας) — a prodigy or omen
  • miracles G4592 (σημεῖον) — an indication, especially ceremonially or supernaturally
  • among G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • the people G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the people G2992 (λαός) — a people (in general; thus differing from , which denotes one's own populace)

9 But there arose certain of them that were of the synagogue called the synagogue of the Libertines, and of the Cyrenians, and of the Alexandrians, and of them of Cilicia and Asia, disputing with Stephen.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Then G1161 (δέ) — but, and, etc.
  • there arose G450 (ἀνίστημι) — to stand up (literal or figurative, transitive or intransitive)
  • certain G5100 (τὶς) — some or any person or object
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or figurative; direct or remote)
  • the synagogue G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the synagogue G4864 (συναγωγή) — an assemblage of persons; specially, a Jewish "synagogue" (the meeting or the place); by analogy, a Christian church
  • which G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • is called G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • of the Libertines G3032 (Λιβερτῖνος) — a Roman freedman
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • Cyrenians G2956 (Κυρηναῖος) — i.e. Cyrenæan, i.e. inhabitant of Cyrene
  • Alexandrians G221 (Ἀλεξανδρεύς) — an Alexandreian or inhabitant of Alexandria
  • of G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
  • them G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of Cilicia G2791 (Κιλικία) — Cilicia, a region of Asia Minor
  • of Asia G773 (Ἀσία) — Asia, i.e. Asia Minor, or (usually) only its western shore
  • disputing G4802 (συζητέω) — to investigate jointly, i.e. discuss, controvert, cavil
  • with Stephen G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • with Stephen G4736 (Στέφανος) — Stephanus, a Christian

10 And they were not able to withstand the wisdom and the Spirit by which he spake.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • they were G2480 (ἰσχύω) — to have (or exercise) force (literally or figuratively)
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • able G2480 (ἰσχύω) — to have (or exercise) force (literally or figuratively)
  • to resist G436 (ἀνθίστημι) — to stand against, i.e. oppose
  • the wisdom G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the wisdom G4678 (σοφία) — wisdom (higher or lower, worldly or spiritual)
  • the spirit G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the spirit G4151 (πνεῦμα) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e. (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, men…
  • by which G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • he spake G2980 (λαλέω) — to talk, i.e. utter words

11 Then they suborned men, who said, We have heard him speak blasphemous words against Moses, and against God.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • Then G5119 (τότε) — the when, i.e. at the time that (of the past or future, also in consecution)
  • they suborned G5260 (ὑποβάλλω) — to throw in stealthily, i.e. introduce by collusion
  • men G435 (ἀνήρ) — a man (properly as an individual male)
  • which said G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • We have heard G191 (ἀκούω) — to hear (in various senses)
  • him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • speak G2980 (λαλέω) — to talk, i.e. utter words
  • blasphemous G989 (βλάσφημος) — scurrilious, i.e. calumnious (against men), or (specially) impious (against God)
  • words G4487 (ῥῆμα) — an utterance (individually, collectively or specially),; by implication, a matter or topic (especially of narration, command or dispute); with a negative naug…
  • against G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • Moses G3475 (Μωσεύς) — Moseus, Moses, or Mouses (i.e. Mosheh), the Hebrew lawgiver
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very

12 And they stirred up the people, and the elders, and the scribes, and came upon him, and seized him, and brought him into the council,

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • And G5037 (τέ) — both or also (properly, as correlation of )
  • they stirred up G4787 (συγκινέω) — to move together, i.e. (specially), to excite as a mass (to sedition)
  • the people G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the people G2992 (λαός) — a people (in general; thus differing from , which denotes one's own populace)
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • the elders G4245 (πρεσβύτερος) — older; as noun, a senior; specially, an Israelite Sanhedrist (also figuratively, member of the celestial council) or Christian "presbyter"
  • the scribes G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the scribes G1122 (γραμματεύς)
  • came upon G2186 (ἐφίστημι) — to stand upon, i.e. be present (in various applications, friendly or otherwise, usually literal);
  • caught G4884 (συναρπάζω) — to snatch together, i.e. seize
  • him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • brought G71 (ἄγω) — properly, to lead; by implication, to bring, drive, (reflexively) go, (specially) pass (time), or (figuratively) induce
  • to G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • the council G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the council G4892 (συνέδριον) — a joint session, i.e. (specially), the Jewish Sanhedrin; by analogy, a subordinate tribunal

13 and set up false witnesses, who said, This man ceaseth not to speak words against this holy place, and the law:

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • And G5037 (τέ) — both or also (properly, as correlation of )
  • set up G2476 (ἵστημι) — to stand (transitively or intransitively), used in various applications (literally or figuratively)
  • false G5571 (ψευδής) — untrue, i.e. erroneous, deceitful, wicked
  • witnesses G3144 (μάρτυς) — a witness (literally (judicially) or figuratively (genitive case)); by analogy, a "martyr"
  • which said G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • This G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • man G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • man G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human being
  • ceaseth G3973 (παύω) — to stop (transitively or intransitively), i.e. restrain, quit, desist, come to an end
  • not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or not
  • to speak G2980 (λαλέω) — to talk, i.e. utter words
  • blasphemous G989 (βλάσφημος) — scurrilious, i.e. calumnious (against men), or (specially) impious (against God)
  • words G4487 (ῥῆμα) — an utterance (individually, collectively or specially),; by implication, a matter or topic (especially of narration, command or dispute); with a negative naug…
  • against G2596 (κατά) — (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined)
  • holy G40 (ἅγιος) — sacred (physically, pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially, consecrated)
  • place G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • place G5117 (τόπος) — a spot (generally in space, but limited by occupancy; whereas is a large but particular locality), i.e. location (as a position, home, tract, etc.); figurati…
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • the law G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the law G3551 (νόμος) — law (through the idea of prescriptive usage), genitive case (regulation), specially, (of Moses (including the volume); also of the Gospel), or figuratively (a…

14 for we have heard him say, that this Jesus of Nazareth shall destroy this place, and shall change the customs which Moses delivered unto us.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
  • we have heard G191 (ἀκούω) — to hear (in various senses)
  • him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • say G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and generally refer to an individual express…
  • that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
  • this G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)
  • Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
  • of Nazareth G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • of Nazareth G3480 (Ναζωραῖος) — a Nazoræan, i.e. inhabitant of Nazareth; by extension, a Christian
  • shall destroy G2647 (καταλύω) — to loosen down (disintegrate), i.e. (by implication) to demolish (literally or figuratively); specially (compare ) to halt for the night
  • place G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • place G5117 (τόπος) — a spot (generally in space, but limited by occupancy; whereas is a large but particular locality), i.e. location (as a position, home, tract, etc.); figurati…
  • and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • shall change G236 (ἀλλάσσω) — to make different
  • the customs G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the customs G1485 (ἔθος) — a usage (prescribed by habit or law)
  • which G3739 (ὅς) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
  • Moses G3475 (Μωσεύς) — Moseus, Moses, or Mouses (i.e. Mosheh), the Hebrew lawgiver
  • delivered G3860 (παραδίδωμι) — to surrender, i.e yield up, intrust, transmit
  • us G1473 (ἐγώ)

15 And all that sat in the council, fastening their eyes on him, saw his face as it had been the face of an angel.

Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):
  • G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • And G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
  • all G537 (ἅπας) — absolutely all or (singular) every one
  • that sat G2516 (καθέζομαι) — to sit down
  • in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
  • the council G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • the council G4892 (συνέδριον) — a joint session, i.e. (specially), the Jewish Sanhedrin; by analogy, a subordinate tribunal
  • looking stedfastly G816 (ἀτενίζω) — to gaze intently
  • on G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
  • him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • saw G3708 (ὁράω) — by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear
  • his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
  • face G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
  • face G4383 (πρόσωπον) — the front (as being towards view), i.e. the countenance, aspect, appearance, surface; by implication, presence, person
  • as it had been G5616 (ὡσεί) — as if
  • the face G4383 (πρόσωπον) — the front (as being towards view), i.e. the countenance, aspect, appearance, surface; by implication, presence, person
  • of an angel G32 (ἄγγελος) — compare ) (to bring tidings); a messenger; especially an "angel"; by implication, a pastor